I can only answer question 1.
1: One event that relates to this is when British soldiers shot upon colonial revolutionists. This lead to the American Revolution.
Answer:
a. He is collecting money for his injury.
b. The government should do something for poverty.
c. Candice is working on a fundraiser to help homeless.
d. Englishmen are proud of their sense of humor, but they are losing hope of getting jobs.
Explanation:
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Answer: I quietly pretended to read, and my spot proved very convenient for eavesdropping on everyone who passed near me.
It may seem hard to put together phrases in a sentence, but once you try out a few ways, it becomes super easy! And only one way makes sense.
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